Its fleets bring home fish of every kind, ranging from sole to herring.
The largest English region was the South West, contributing 10% of overall output in the sector.
[8] Important English seafishing ports include: The fishing industry in England was once one of the largest in the world.
As a response to declining stocks, the Common Fisheries Policy imposed quotas on the amount of catch permitted to be brought ashore.
The Marine Management Organisation implements the sea fisheries legislation in England.